Former NFL star Orenthal James "O.J." Simpson is set to have a parole hearing in July, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC). While the exact date has not yet been confirmed, the hearing will take place sometime during that month.
Simpson, 69 years old, has been serving a 33-year sentence since 2007 at the Lovelock Correctional Center in northeastern Nevada. He was convicted for kidnapping, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon.
"Simpson was acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman on October 3, 1995."
Brown Simpson and Goldman were tragically found stabbed to death at Brown Simpson's home on June 13, 1994.
If Simpson is granted parole, his release date would be October.
News 4 and Fox 11 will provide full coverage of the parole hearing as the story develops. Stay tuned for updates in the coming days.
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Author's summary: O.J. Simpson, imprisoned since 2007 for serious crimes, will face a parole hearing in July, with full news coverage expected as details emerge.